Caffeine and machine new venue...

[james6546]

FezSpider said:

Is that from Hulland to Western underwood to Kedleston/Derby way? That is a fast road. What makes the surrounding areas dangerous are the lorrys from the various quarries that always seem to be around every bend, and non locals do not take this intro account.
Its a bum about your cat

Yeah, on the bit before the Cock Inn.

Fortunately the lorries seem to go via weston underwood, it's mostly the bikes that are my issue at the moment, you get used to the cars, but some bikes are just so loud it can totally ruin whatever you are doing. I'm worried if you add fast cars to it it'll be a living nightmare.

I actually like the idea of C&M near here and it's a good location near carsington, I just hope it doesn't end up constant fast cars all weekend.

Edited by james6546 on Tuesday 2nd August 22:10

[Court_S]

james6546 said:

Yeah, on the bit before the Cock Inn.

Fortunately the lorries seem to go via weston underwood, it's mostly the bikes that are my issue at the moment, you get used to the cars, but some bikes are just so loud it can totally ruin whatever you are doing. I'm worried if you add fast cars to it it'll be a living nightmare.

I actually like the idea of C&M near here and it's a good location near carsington, I just hope it doesn't end up constant fast cars all weekend.

Edited by james6546 on Tuesday 2nd August 22:10

I think most people will be considerate, but there are always those that can’t help themselves. The first few weeks will probably be testing I’d imagine because of said people.

[james6546]

Court_S said:

I think most people will be considerate, but there are always those that can’t help themselves. The first few weeks will probably be testing I’d imagine because of said people.

Let's hope so.

I was talking to my sister about it, most people do indeed think it's a great idea

[Court_S]

james6546 said:

Let's hope so.

I was talking to my sister about it, most people do indeed think it's a great idea

Hopefully people will be sensible so not to ruin any goodwill that there may be.

[JTsp33d]

Love the sound of a C&M being on the doorstep. I shall be attending if it all goes well with it. As good as the original one is, it’s a bit of a trek for a Sunday morning run out, mostly motorway driving too.

[FezSpider]

JTsp33d said:

Love the sound of a C&M being on the doorstep. I shall be attending if it all goes well with it. As good as the original one is, it’s a bit of a trek for a Sunday morning run out, mostly motorway driving too.

Try the A38 way past the belfry. There is no need for motorways mate. Takes about the same time and with far better roads. One hour 25 from Derby.
You should try driving to the motorist near Leeds from Derby. Now that's genuinely a two hour drive and most of it on motorways Great place, but not as good as C&M imo. But not worth the motorway driving.

Edited by FezSpider on Wednesday 10th August 21:37

[Rat_Fink_67]

Being in Nottingham I'm quite looking forward to this. It'll be slightly closer and a bit more of an interesting route than the A46 and M69

I get everyone's concerns about "knobbers", but I think at the existing site they do a pretty good job of keeping things respectful, at least in the immediate vicinity.

Any new venue that's car-centric deserves some support in my book.

[PositronicRay]

I heard a rumour that they're taking over The Stag @ Redhill too. Any idea if its correct?

[MrC986]

I was browsing the web whilst watching Q1 of Spa F1 and found the following article...

I can’t find anything as yet on the Stag at Redhill btw

[mustdash]

PositronicRay said:

I heard a rumour that they're taking over The Stag @ Redhill too. Any idea if its correct?

I don't think so - I spoke to Phil about his plans a few weeks ago and the Stag doesn't fit in with what he told me their plans going forward are.

[Court_S]

I was out this way today so we dropped in….it’s a nice location with loads of space. Does t look like much is happening at the moment though, so guessing it won’t open until the new year.

[rustyuk]

This would have been a better site.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/127160141#/...

[slimtater]

As a Derbyshire petrolhead (born and brought up in Matlock, emigrated south to Derby in 1993) I think that overall this is brilliant. A location like this is never going to suit all but I think the pros outweigh the cons. At least it isn't another boarded up country pub that dies a slow, painful death. Can't wait for a run up there in the Nova!

Read all about it here - you can even register on the planning portal and support (or object if you really don't belong here :-) )

https://planning.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/online-app...

https://plandocs.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/AniteIM.We...

I am nothing to do with C&M by the way - just grateful for something like this nearby. Even Derbyshire Police don't appear to have any objections

[mattf93]

Court_S said:

I was out this way today so we dropped in….it’s a nice location with loads of space. Does t look like much is happening at the moment though, so guessing it won’t open until the new year.

I'd imagine they would want an entrance/exit like the current C and M

[slimtater]

mattf93 said:

I'd imagine they would want an entrance/exit like the current C and M

Loads of plans on the planning portal but I like this one!

http://plandocs.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/NorthgatePu...

[mattf93]

slimtater said:

Loads of plans on the planning portal but I like this one!

http://plandocs.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/NorthgatePu...

I like the idea of the display section - I really liked that all sorts of cars got pride of place - it wasnt just supercars, its old stuff, quirky stuff, horrendously (IMO) modified stuff etc. I think its great to revamp an area and give petrolheads a place to go. Yes there will be antisocial driving but tbh there is plenty of that anyway - but realistically the police will work with the venue, amd talk to people and theyll get a far better response that way anyway. Its usually residents that kick up a fuss for noise etc. But as times go on I think its great to have a place to meet new people and talk cars.

[PT1984]

It does look impressive. The Knockerdown was a dump. The land to the left is also being developed as a gem centre. Whatever that means. Parents are definitely happy they moved from the adjacent barn conversions now. Now in Hognaston village.

[Court_S]

Looks like it’ll be a good be a good venue if they can secure planning, albeit I can’t see it being open for a while yet. There’s a decent amount of work required looking at the planning applications and despite the impending financial doom, the construction industry is massively busy. It’s hard to secure contractors, labour, plant and materials at the moment.

I note there has already been a representation made; mentioning traffic / increased noise but also saying that the design is jarring and not in keeping with the area. I think planning will be their biggest hurdle.

[Megaflow]

I saw this and had high hopes it would be closer to me. It is exactly the same time and distance, just in the opposite direction!

Balls.

[Court_S]

Megaflow said:

I saw this and had high hopes it would be closer to me. It is exactly the same time and distance, just in the opposite direction!

Balls.

Similar for me, but a nicer drive.